Google Pixel 8 vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4575); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Google Pixel 8
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1443431
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 18W
- Cheaper: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $699 | $625 |
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 8 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $74.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (93/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (82/100 vs 31/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (66/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor Magic8 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.